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Prison Break S1E14: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 14Action & AdventureCrimeDrama

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  • shiftless

    Word

    lazy and lacking energy or ambition

  • incontinent

    Word

    unable to control urine or other bodily functions

  • exoneration

    Word

    the official act of saying that someone is not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

  • exhumation

    Word

    the act of digging up a buried body

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • corrode

    Word

    to slowly damage or destroy something by chemical action

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • foxed

    Word

    stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

  • geezer

    Word

    an old man, especially one who seems a bit strange or eccentric

  • exonerate

    Word

    to officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or blame

  • docket

    Word

    a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

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  • admissible

    Word

    allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court

  • clemency

    Word

    kindness shown by someone in authority to a person who has been punished or could be punished

  • vertebra

    Word

    one of the small bones that make up the spine

  • circumstantial

    Word

    based on the facts and details of a situation

  • pegging

    Word

    the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes

  • corroborate

    Word

    to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

  • bane

    Word

    something that causes great trouble or annoyance

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • allege

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    to say that something is true, especially without proving it

  • shank

    Word

    the lower part of the leg, especially between the knee and the ankle

  • taint

    Word

    to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

  • relish

    Word

    to enjoy something very much

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  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • visitation

    Word

    the act of visiting someone, especially in a hospital or prison

  • yea

    Word

    yes; used to show agreement or approval

  • affidavit

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    a written statement that you swear is true, used as evidence in court

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • solace

    Word

    comfort or relief when you are sad, upset, or in pain

  • penitentiary

    Word

    a prison for people who have committed serious crimes

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • correctional

    Word

    relating to prisons and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders

  • intimidation

    Word

    the act of frightening or pressuring someone to make them do something

  • outset

    Word

    the beginning of something

  • volt

    Word

    a unit for measuring electric voltage

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • Last Day

    Phrase

    the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

  • ear hustle

    Phrase

    to listen secretly to other people’s conversation

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • tangible

    Word

    clear and easy to notice or feel

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • hale

    Word

    healthy and strong, especially for an older person

  • death warrant

    Phrase

    an official order to carry out a death sentence

  • confidential informant

    Phrase

    a person who secretly gives information to the police about a crime or criminal

  • authenticity

    Word

    the quality of being real, true, or genuine

  • buck for

    Phrase

    to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

  • lie before

    Phrase

    to humble yourself before someone, especially by asking for help or mercy

  • dig on

    Phrase

    to be attracted to someone

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • hoist

    Word

    to lift or raise something, especially with ropes, a crane, or other equipment

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • casing

    Word

    a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • characterize

    Word

    to describe the main qualities of someone or something

  • desperation

    Word

    a feeling of hopelessness, often when you think a situation cannot improve

  • burrow

    Word

    a hole or tunnel dug by an animal, especially a rabbit, for living in

  • big if

    Phrase

    a major condition or obstacle that could stop something from happening

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • something is up

    Phrase

    used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

  • indictment

    Word

    a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

  • infirmary

    Word

    a room or area in a school, hospital, or other large place where sick people can get basic medical care

  • walk out of

    Phrase

    to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

  • now for

    Phrase

    used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • hustle

    Word

    to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

  • acquainted

    Word

    familiar with something because you know it well

  • biting

    Word

    sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • keep it together

    Phrase

    to stay calm and keep control of your emotions in a difficult situation

  • pipe in

    Phrase

    to supply something through pipes

  • distortion

    Word

    a change in shape or appearance that makes something look or sound unclear or different from the original

  • of the essence

    Phrase

    very important and needing immediate attention

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • walk out

    Phrase

    leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

  • back room

    Phrase

    a room at the back of a shop or business, often used for storage or private work

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • blueprint

    Word

    a detailed plan for building something

  • framing

    Word

    the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

  • diagnostic

    Word

    relating to tests that help find out what is wrong with something, especially a medical problem

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • wedge

    Word

    a piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart

  • informant

    Word

    a person who gives information, especially secretly

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • assurance

    Word

    a statement that is meant to make someone feel confident or safe

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

  • guideline

    Word

    a rule or piece of advice that helps you decide what to do

  • warden

    Word

    a person who is in charge of a prison or another place and makes sure rules are followed

  • forensic

    Word

    relating to the scientific study used in solving crimes

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • transcript

    Word

    a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

  • good times

    Phrase

    a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia

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